Buying guide

General Rules

Black shoes go with blue, navy blue and black pants, while pants with dark earth tones like beige, green and tan must be paired with brown shoes. Also, try to match your belt with your shoes.

The most popular and stylish types of Men's Shoes

Oxfords (photo 1)

Oxfords are men’s quintessential shoes. Formerly referred to as balmorals by the British, these shoes have a low arch and closed lacing and often comes with a non-rubber sole. Because they’re not that flashy, they go well with either casual or formal wear. Polished, black oxfords are best for the office and for other formal functions while the cordovan, burgundy, brown and chestnut varieties are classy yet very modest choices. This type is for men who likes to maintain an air of sophistication but likes to keep everything sleek and subtle.

Loafers

Loafers lack for laces or buckles but have tassles in their place. Most varieties are flats and have straps that were originally meant to hold coins, thus earning them the name “penny” loafers. Making its way to men’s fashion early in the 20th century, this type is quite similar to a moccasin and can be worn as a dressy or a classy sport shoe. Like the oxfords, loafers are not the type of shoes that will stand out in a man’s outfit. But it’s more of the laid-back and contemporary sort making it ideal for semiformal occasions.

Derbies

Derbies can be considered as open-laced oxfords. They are also known as Gibsons and, since they were originally used on hunting sport, as bucks. Derbies are more casual shoes than formal and will go well with jeans and slacks.

Brogues – These shoes also originated in Ireland and Scotland and are conspicuous with their perforated patterns on the top. These are considered as ideal urban wear.

Other models you should look at

Loafers – These shoes are more popular in the USA and are among the most popular slip-on shoes.

Moccasins – These are also slip-on shoes and are made of the finest leather, usually deerskin. These are popular all over the world.

Decks – These are similar to moccasins, but have leather soles and water repellent finish. These shoes were designed for people to be able to walk on boat decks.

Chelseas – These shoes have high ankles and were originally designed for riding. These are among the most stylish boots. They were made famous by the Beatles, who loved to wear this type this shoes. (photo 3)

Espadrilles – These are typical with their rope soles or rope like soles. Many of these shoes have canvas used in the upper part.

Chukkas – These shoes are ideal for deserts. They only have two to three eyelets for tying the laces.

Make sure you are comfortable

An uncomfortable pair of shoes can make you feel distinctly ill at ease. You have to get the size right. It is easier to visit a shoe store where you can try out different pairs and choose one. However, since you will be shopping online, you need to look at the size chart online, measure your size and then shop. The online shopping chart is easily available in various websites.

Some of the Top men's shoes you should check

If you are looking for brown leather shoes, there are excellent products available online. Men's Clarks Seeley Step Brown Leather Shoes (photo 4) or Converse All Star Midtown Leather Shoes or Men's Keen Austin Chocolate Brown Snow Shoes are bound to make you look as stylish as you want to.

Black shoes are also highly popular and you should have at least one pair of these. Some of the top shoes in black colour are Clarks Men's UN.BEND Black Casual Comfort Shoes, Men's Skechers Relaxed Fit Define Shoes and Polo Men's FAXON LOW Black Canvas Shoes.

Denim shoes are also very much in fashion this year. Some of the top denim shoes to consider are Boxfresh Keel Fab Trend Shoes for Men, Converse All Star ST Ox Denim Shoes for Men and Men's Skechers Relaxed Fit Superior Shoes.